ESL Students Library Resources

Conversations in English

Every Thursday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Online Zoom (Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting by email; registration opens the week before.)

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations build community at Old Town Library. “Conversations in English” offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. A volunteer facilitator, who is a native-English speaker, guides conversations on relevant, every day topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life. Participants can also suggest topics to discuss. For adults. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.

Drop-in: Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center

Mondays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Old Town Library, Study Room B

Drop in to receive help meeting your business or entrepreneurship goals through the City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center. The Center provides free help for all businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on Spanish speaking and other underserved community members wishing to start or grow their Fort Collins business. They aim to create an inclusive business ecosystem where community members that are underserved can succeed, and provide access to resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs around the city, county, and state. / El Centro Multicultural para Negocios y Emprendedores ofrece asesoría gratuita en inglés y español para quienes desean iniciar o hacer crecer su negocio en Fort Collins. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ecosistema empresarial inclusivo para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan acceder a los recursos que la ciudad, el condado y el estado tienen disponibles para empresas y emprendedores y así poder tener éxito en sus negocios.

ESL Book Club

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Old Town Library, Large Meeting Room 2

Discuss books with other ESL students twice per month in a supportive learning environment. We'll read a single book over the course of several sessions to provide lots of time to read the book.

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

During February and March, we'll be reading "Better Small Talk: Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends" by Patrick King. Contact us to get the chapters being discussed for each meeting.

Next books will be "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and "Come On In" edited by Adi Alsaid. 

For intermediate to advanced English speakers. Limited copies of the book available upon request. Check your email after registering to learn how to request a copy.